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'''Matt Hughes''' is the former welterweight champion (170 lbs) in the [[Ultimate Fighting Championship]] mixed martial arts.  He is considered to be one of the greatest champions based upon the number of opponents he fought and the length of his reign.  Hughes is hoping to recapture his title when he fights for the belt in December.  He lost once before only to become champion again.

'''Matt Hughes''' is the former welterweight champion (170 lbs) in the [[Ultimate Fighting Championship]] mixed martial arts.  He is considered to be one of the greatest champions based upon the number of opponents he fought and the length of his reign.  While champion, he lost once and then became champion again.

In one of his most famous fights, he defeated UFC pioneer and former champion Helio Grace, who hadn't fought in the UFC in several years, by ground and pound.  No one had ever so dominated Gracie in the UFC.<ref>http://ezinearticles.com/?Matt-Hughes-Defeats-Royce-Gracie.-Was-It-Fair?&id=207655</ref>

In one of his most famous fights, he defeated UFC pioneer and former champion Helio Grace, who hadn't fought in the UFC in several years, by ground and pound.  No one had ever so dominated Gracie in the UFC.<ref>http://ezinearticles.com/?Matt-Hughes-Defeats-Royce-Gracie.-Was-It-Fair?&id=207655</ref>